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WRAPA Seeks To Advance And Protect The Rights Of Women And Girls. Our MissionActualising the legal rights of women, in private and public through mobilization, sensitisation and the provision of legal and support services. Our VisionWomen’s full enjoyment of human dignity, enhanced access to justice, and re dress for violations of women’s rights. Learn more about us! Our Core Thematic Programs Legal Aid ServicesAdvocacy For Legal ReformsResearch And ProjectsCollaboration And PartnershipSensitization Campaign WRAPA Gender Online Academy In Nigeria, Every Girl should have the Right to Education and Leadership. Learn with GILMI to graduate with flying colors and reach your full potential in life. The Girls Innovative Learning Management Initiative helps young girls access education in all situations and conditions. GILMI is an accessible platform that provides junior and senior graduating girls with essential learning materials and mental health guides. Start learningAbout the online academy The Impact Road Map 00Years of experience00Projects implemented0000Legal aid cases0Million beneficiaries Faith and Culture Leaders Supporting Violence Against Women and Girls Accountability. OUR ACTIVITY VIDEOS You can also visit our video directory and check out collections of WRAPA activities and events. Use the button below to access all WRAPA videos. VISIT OUR VIDEO DIRECTORY LEADING IN ACTUALIZING LEGAL RIGHTS OF WOMEN Established in 1999, the organisation seeks to advance and protect the rights of women as provided by national laws and policies, regional and international treaties and agreement through an integrated approach that entrenches respect for the human dignity of the woman as well as her inclusion in decisions that affect her life and the development of her community. Find Out More Haj. Saudatu Mahdi MFR is the Secretary General of WRAPA. She provides strategic leadership, overseeing the overall operations of the organization and ensuring alignment with WRAPA vision and mission. She plays a key role in advocacy efforts, policy engagement, and promoting partnerships to advance gender equity and social inclusion. As a key spokesperson for WRAPA, she represents the organization at high-level forums, drives activities to prevent violence against women and girls. Saudatu Mahdi MFR Secretary General Yemisi Nathaniel, as the Director of Programs at WRAPA, plays a critical leadership role in driving the organization’s mission to promote gender equity and social inclusion. She is responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation, and evaluation of WRAPA diverse activities, ensuring their alignment with strategic goals. Her role includes nurturing partnerships with stakeholders, managing program staff, securing funding, and designing impactful programs that address issues such as violence against women and girls, electoral inclusivity, and policy advocacy. Additionally, she ensures that WRAPA programs meet the highest standards of effectiveness and sustainability while empowering communities and advancing gender responsive policies. Yemisi Nathaniel Director of Programs An erudite lawyer with experience since her call to bar with a passion for working with women and supporting in counseling, mediation and arbitration processes. Kamila Farouk Senior Legal Officer Umma Rimi is the Senior Programmes Executive for Collaboration, Linkage, and Partnerships (CLAP) at WRAPA. In her role, she is responsible for developing and managing collaborations with key stakeholders, institutions, and partners to strengthen WRAPA activities and advance gender equity and social inclusion. She plays a central role in establishing strategic partnerships, building relationships, and coordinating efforts to maximize the impact of WRAPA programs. Additionally, she works closely with both internal and external partners to ensure that WRAPA goals align with those of its collaborators and identifies new opportunities for impactful collaboration. Umma Amadi Rimi Senior Programmes Executive for Collaboration, Linkage, and Partnerships (CLAP) Naimatullah Salihu is an Admin Officer at WRAPA, where she plays a key role in managing administrative tasks, coordinating office operations, and ensuring smooth organizational functioning. She supports the team by handling logistics, maintaining records, and contributing to the efficiency of WRAPA programs and activities. Naimatullah Salihu Executive Admin Officer Shafi’u Barde oversees the role of Director of Finance, Accounts, and Grants at WRAPA. He ensures the effective management of financial operations, maintaining transparency and accountability. His responsibilities include overseeing financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and donor guidelines. Shafi’u Barde also supervises the management of grants, ensuring the preparation of proposals, financial monitoring, and reporting to donors and partners. His role is essential for supporting WRAPA financial sustainability and programmatic goals. Shafi’u Barde Director Finance, Accounts and Grants Work WRAPA IMPACT HISTORY TIMELINE 1999 – 2000WRAPA’s Establishment2000 – 2001When WRAPA’s Operation Began2005 – 2006When WRAPA Was Established2007 – 2008When WRAPA Was Established2009 – 2010When WRAPA Was Established About WRAPA’s EstablishmentWomen as a group in Nigeria, suffer a series of deprivation, discrimination and degrading practices in their private and public life. They are victims and survivors of different forms and expressions of injustices and are grossly underrepresented in decision making structures. Their capacity to access and own primary resources is..Learn more When WRAPA’s Operation BeganIn 1999, and based on her professional background, the wife of the then head of state, Hon. Justice Fati L. Abubakar established the Women’s Rights Advancement and Protection Alternative, (WRAPA). The organisation seeks to advance and protect the rights of women as provided by national laws and policies, regional and..Read more Heading ThreeSome explanatory text will go in here… Heading FourSome explanatory text will go in here… Heading FiveSome explanatory text will go in here… We Impact Our Women And Girls VirtuallyLearn Hard And Soft Skills Join WRAPA Gender Online AcademyWorkTeam Meet WRAPA Coordinators Across Nigeria Team News & Updates Team Editorial, Latest News, News & Updates 08 Mar 2026 Power in Her Hands – Strengthening Women’s Access to Protection and Opportunity As the world commemorates International Women’s Day 2026 under the global theme “Give to Gain,” the Women’s Rights Advancement and… Blog, Editorial, Latest News, News & Updates 07 Feb 2026 WOMEN’S RIGHTS ADVANCEMENT AND PROTECTION ALTERNATIVE (WRAPA) STATEMENT ON GENDER REPRESENTATION IN THE 2026 APC NATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRAL COORDINATION COMMITTEE WRAPA reiterates that women are not an addendum or only good for gender inclusion. Women’s inclusion is a democratic imperative… Blog, Latest News, News & Updates 05 Feb 2026 From Dialogue to Action: WRAPA Convened Two-Day Practice Dialogue to Prevent Violence Against Women and Girls in Nigeria In a renewed effort to strengthen prevention and response to violence, the Women’s Rights Advancement and Protection Alternative (WRAPA) convened… VIEW MORE NEWS & UPDATESTeamServices Gallery charset=Asciibinary comment Services Partners / Sponsors XTRADERAI